Chapter 408
The probability of a coincidence of more than twenty ships in a row is infinitely close to zero. This seems to mean that Wang Hao's speculation is true. But Wang Hao did not have the slightest excitement in his heart. If it were possible, Wang Hao would rather never find the truth for the rest of his life, rather than the truth being like this.
Because, if your own speculation is true—regardless of why humanity has been unaffected by the Bread Nebula for so long, and now it is beginning to be affected by it—doesn't that mean that if we don't find a way to isolate the effects of stardust or cure this disease, human civilization will be completely locked in the Phoenix Galaxy? There are many fissures and cavities in the Bread Nebula, but one thing is for sure, they are not large enough to stretch more than 20 light-years from the inside of the nebula to the outside of the nebula.
The detailed and accurate map of the nebula given to Wang Hao by the observatory also shows this. Compared to places covered in stardust, hollows and chasms are in the minority. The spacecraft that recently returned to the Phoenix Galaxy from the outer galaxy also had far more cases than non-disease. And all non-diseased spacecraft are short-range routes, and their travel distance is generally no more than five light-years.
It is impossible to find a safe route of more than twenty light-years. Whereas......
Wang Hao looked at the galaxy map again and fixed his gaze on the Phoenix Star.
Some time ago, the information released by the observatory and scientific research institutions was still clearly recorded in Wang Hao's mind.
"Phoenix is aging at an accelerated pace, and it is highly likely to have one or more large bursts of energy in the last two hundred years, and it is possible that there will be a supernova explosion in thousands of years. Once the Phoenix Star explodes, it is bound to destroy our civilization. That means we have to get out of here as soon as possible. And if we can't sail within the stardust, how can we get out of here? ”
"Whether my speculation is true or not, it's beyond my ability and I have to report it. Only by attracting the attention of the Führer will more research forces be concentrated in this area. ”
After settling down, Wang Hao dialed Minister Wu Wei's phone again.
"I have some new discoveries to report back to you. I don't have any real evidence yet, but it's all a coincidence......"
Wang Hao told Wu Wei about his discovery in a complete way, and transmitted the relevant information.
"If possible, I hope that you will report this matter to the Führer as soon as possible, and the Führer will devote more forces to the study and analysis of the matter. You know, this is a major safety hazard in our migration plans. ”
In the face of Wang Hao's report, Wu Wei was silent for a long time before finally saying: "Continue to send test spacecraft, using the stardust map as a guide, and send at least a hundred spaceships to the gap and the stardust respectively, and obtain tangible evidence first." ”
Wang Hao said anxiously: "I will start this matter immediately." But you know, it's going to take a lot of time, and I don't know if I'll be able to get it done before the departure day. ”
"If you want to find a way to overcome the difficulties, you must have tangible evidence before the departure date. True or false, I need accurate answers. ”
The call was cut off, and Wang Hao had the urge to swear. But after a while, he sighed and walked quickly to the coordinator's office.
Time was tight, and it was not easy to launch at least a hundred spacecraft and obtain experimental data in four months.
Wang Hao can probably understand Wu Wei's logic. He is a typical official who has the mind of an official rather than the mind of a scientist. In his opinion, it would be foolish to report to the Führer something that failed to prove its truth or falsehood. With the Führer's intention to return to his homeland, he went to report something that might have hindered the return plan, which turned out to be false, which could cause the Führer's opinion of him to change and lead to the end of his political life.
If it is true, it will be reported to the head of state, and if it is false, then when the matter has not happened, this is the most reasonable and optimal disposal plan. It's just that...... What if Wang Hao has not yet obtained definite information when the departure day comes?
Wang Hao didn't know how Wu Wei would deal with the situation. Wang Hao only knows that as an executive and the discoverer of these coincidences, he has the mission and obligation to complete this matter.
Wang Hao and the coordinator discussed for several hours before coming up with a specific action plan. The coordinators began to contact the corresponding institutions continuously, and Wang Hao left the laboratory directly and began to run around the No. 7 survival base.
Due to the imminent start of the orbital transfer, most of the factories at Base Seven have been shut down, which has prevented the production of the hundred ships required for verification. Wang Hao had no choice but to contact various scientific research institutions, and through the personal connections of the coordinator, he got the help of a large technology company, and finally managed to scrape together the required amount. After some hastily refitting, all these spacecraft were finally launched within half a month.
After that, Wang Hao was completely idle. All that is needed now is to wait. Wait for the experiment to end, wait for the spacecraft to return, and wait for the final analysis results.
Of course, the spacecraft is equipped with a monitoring and communication system, and although it is not possible to complete such a precise experiment as trace element detection, it is still possible to monitor the vital signs of mouses, pigs, monkeys and other creatures on board. But all this is not necessary. The reason is simple, even if the experimental organisms in the stardust area are sick or die, how can we confirm that they are indeed dying because of this disease without rigorous genetic sequencing analysis?
Insufficient evidence is better than no evidence. This test is to get real evidence that can prove or falsify one's own speculation. If you can't get it, it's better not to do this test.
"With the available time, we have plenty of time to get the final data before the departure date. I hope there won't be any more accidents in the process. ”
Wang Hao prayed silently in his heart.
The steel ground beneath his feet was shaking slightly, and if you listened closely, you could hear the low hum that was ubiquitous in Base Seven. Wang Hao knew that this was the result of the ongoing orbital transfer of the No. 7 base, and the start of all seven main engines and tens of thousands of auxiliary engines. Fueled by these engines, Base Seven will converge into the human migration fleet three months later, half a month before the departure date.
In the midst of these hundreds of years of wandering, countless people's desire to return home finally converged into this irresistible force. This force has propelled people to work hard for hundreds of years, gathering untold supplies and energy, creating countless ships and tools, and accomplishing feats that would otherwise be considered impossible. And now, it's all about to bear fruit.
There has never been a moment like this when people think that the word "home" is so close to them. There always seems to be a strange force hanging over the entire Phoenix Galaxy, which makes all the people here always involuntarily excited. Countless celebrations and gatherings have been held in recent years, and the consumption of various drinks and food has increased several times faster, making the air seem to smell like alcohol and meat.
"I also look forward to the day when I can return to the solar system and see the beauty of the mountains and snowfields, and the vastness of the sea and sky. I hope that my speculation is wrong, and that the Bread Nebula is just an ordinary nebula that will not bring any doom to us humans. I hope so, I hope so......"
Phoenix Star orbits around it, and at this moment, millions of various spaceships have converged here. These ships range in shape from huge enough to carry hundreds of thousands of people, to small enough to fit a family of four. On top of that, there are medical ships with huge crosses painted on their hulls, bulky resource ships, huge flying docks, and powerful military and security ships......
But none of these ships are comparable to the one at the heart of the Migration Fleet. It has almost the largest size and the most powerful performance, as well as the most complete security measures and the most comfortable living environment. Here, people do not call it a spaceship, but the capital.
It is the heart and brain of the migration fleet of human civilization. The commands issued from this spaceship will be enough to affect the fate of tens of millions of spaceships and hundreds of billions of people. All ships and populations must obey the ship's orders.
But now, the master and leader of all this, Shen Qingyuan, is lying on the hospital bed full of weakness and exhaustion. Beside him stood two doctors in white coats, and a secretary.
"Führer, I hope you will think again about your decision. You would have lived at least 40 years, but if you choose this treatment, your life will drop to a maximum of 20 years. And, with only twenty years left to live, you will be tormented by pain all the time. ”
Shen Qingyuan waved his hand a little tiredly: "I know." But only with this therapy can I hibernate for a longer period of time and return to the solar system before the end of my life. What does it matter if you live 20 more years, or 20 years less, than if you return to the solar system? ”
"Hibernation time is not counted in life, but you can't handle government affairs while hibernating."
Shen Qingyuan smiled slightly: "My historical mission has been completed. When the Migration Fleet is on track, I will resign as Führer. Doctor, let's start the treatment. ”